Northern Territory Police have arrested six offenders in relation to multiple incidents that occurred in Alice Springs overnight.
Around 8.15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of an unlawful entry at a residence in The Gap. A dark purple Nissan Qashqai was allegedly stolen from the location and sighted driving recklessly in the CBD by unknown offenders.
A coordinated response took place involving general duties officers, Strike Force Viper members and point of sale intervention officers.
The occupants of the Nissan allegedly threw rocks at members of Strike Force Viper travelling in a police car along Elder Street, before ramming the rear of another police vehicle as it was travelling on Bath Street. No police members were injured in either incident.
The Nissan subsequently attended the front of Alice Springs Police Station where the occupants allegedly exited the vehicle armed with rocks and a wheel spanner and broke the windows of a police vehicle parked on the street.
The occupants briefly fled the scene in the Nissan, before returning to the Police Station where they allegedly damaged two police member's personal vehicles and broke the windows of two security vehicles parked on the street. A security guard inside one of the vehicles suffered injuries to his face from the broken glass.
Around 2am, a police pursuit was initiated, with the Nissan being stopped northbound along the Stuart Highway. Seven male offenders fled from the vehicle with six being arrested by police. The six arrested, aged 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 and 20-years-old, remain in custody with charges expected to follow today.
One male offender remains outstanding.
Commander James Gray-Spence said, "This is disgusting behaviour to target police members and security personnel, but I commend the professionalism of those involved to swiftly apprehend six of the offenders.
"Strike Force Viper are investigating and urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2400096652."
Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
